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Baby's getting new shoes

Just got new XZA3+ Michelin's and was wondering if anyone has a recommended shop to mount and balance them north of Chicago. I am in the north shore suburbs and not a lot of truck shops around.

Talk about new, I don't think i could ask for fresher than these check the DOT date :D
Tom & Patty
Build# 5832
2001 U295  36'
Motorcader # 17240

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Is the rubber still hot? Congrats, but no idea of mounting possibilities.
Dennis & Martha Harrell
2000 Foretravel U320
2014 GMC 4X4 Sierra Crew Cab Pickup

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Try a mobile service truck, and have it done at the coach location?
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
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I was wondering where ... did you order them online and got it shipped? If you don't mind sharing where you purchased them, were you able to use FMCA discount?
Thank you,
AL
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

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Al I have a couple auto collision shops and called in a favor from my tire supplier, although he normally only handles car and small truck tires he had the distribute drop ship to my shop.
Tom & Patty
Build# 5832
2001 U295  36'
Motorcader # 17240

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Nice :-)
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

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HOWDY neighbor!
I live just south of you near Park Ridge. Family lives in Wadsworth.
I can't tell you  were to go, but I can tell you were NOT to go!
I bought 6 new Michelin tires and went to Bauer Built in Streamwood. They broke off at least 3 studs because the tech didn't know that they were reverse thread's on the left side of my coach. They then had to cut off my Alcoa inner wheel ( didn't charge me for his)
I drove it out of there and spent another $700 getting the studs replaced elsewhere (Marvs in Belvidere, good alignment place).
If I had to do it over I might try Pomps just north on 294 in Wisconsin near Burlington RV RT 20.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
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Lon
Thanks for the warning. So far I think Casidy tire in Crystal lake is best option I have found.
Tom & Patty
Build# 5832
2001 U295  36'
Motorcader # 17240

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Pomps OK. I prefer Waukegan Tire and supply. BTW, Pomps has a Waukegan location next to Waukegan tire and supply on Washington street I think
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
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Cassidy has been around a long time, family owned, many shops in chain, quality varies
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

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If you want michelins and head towards NAC, get them there (Herman tire???) kill many birds in one trip
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

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Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
If you want michelins and head towards NAC, get them there (Herman tire???) kill many birds in one trip

I know! :(  I waited too long until the last moment. I have new Toyos in the front, I think i am going to end up getting toys for the back too ....
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

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Thanks for the suggestion Tim, actually Waukegan tire was also on my short list but crystal lake was closer to home.
I started to pull the wheels today and found it looks like someone greased the brake calipers with regular grease. While wheels are off may be easyer to remadey that at this time. Always amassed me how one project always starts another.
Tom & Patty
Build# 5832
2001 U295  36'
Motorcader # 17240

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Propman:  When I purchased my 02 the front had TOYO tires on it but the rear were original.  Replaced all with Michelin.  I noticed the TOYO were great steer tires.  Tracked well and were smooth.  I think better than the new tires.  I may look at if I ever need another set.  Herman Powers Tire in Nac gave me $125.00 each for the Toyo tires (trade in).  DAN
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

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Not that anyone cares, but I discovered that 22.5" Michelin rib radials, like on my coach, last about 50,000 miles on the front of a garbage truck. A garbage truck makes a lot of turns maneuvering to dumpsters and travels on rough secondary roads instead of high speed highway driving. We just replaced an original tire on a garbage truck with 46,000 miles on it and the tire still had just enough tread to pass inspection. I presume a motor coach would be easier on tires than a garbage truck and would put on a lot less mileage per year. I didn't check the date stamp on the tire but the truck was one of the last ones made before urea was required, so whatever year that was.
Scott Cook
1991 U300 36' 6V92TA
Old Town Penobscot 16
1984 Honda VF1100C (V65 Magna)

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Dan,

I like the Toyo's up front. I purchased them new last September/October. I understand that lot of truck drivers like the Toyo's as steer tires. I am keeping them. I wanted to use FMCA discount and get 9r22.5 Michelin for the dually position but i can not get them newer than made in 2012 so i am going to go with same Toyo's for those too.
I have two matching Double coin 2 and 3 years old in the inside dually and 8 years old matching Good Years on the outside of dually. Those 4 were the best of the 6 that came with it when i purchased the U225 last year. We span & balanced them and installed in the back position. I also have one two year old Sumitomo for spare.
I just can not make up my mind to purchase the new Toyo's  for the back before the 4K trip .... I believe my current set up is safe and ride is very very good. But i know right think to do is have it all matching back there and even though they look new still be good to get rid of the 8 year old Good years sooner rather than later.
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

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I like the Toyo's on the front and when time comes will get them on back too.
I would go on trip then install/buy after.
If we were all like Wyatt (multi millionair selling Desulphaters) I too would change every 3 yrs >:D >:D
JohnH,
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
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Quote from: propman –
Dan,

I like the Toyo's up front. I purchased them new last September/October. I understand that lot of truck drivers like the Toyo's as steer tires. I am keeping them. I wanted to use FMCA discount and get 9r22.5 Michelin for the dually position but i can not get them newer than made in 2012 so i am going to go with same Toyo's for those too.
I have two matching Double coin 2 and 3 years old in the inside dually and 8 years old matching Good Years on the outside of dually. Those 4 were the best of the 6 that came with it when i purchased the U225 last year. We span & balanced them and installed in the back position. I also have one two year old Sumitomo for spare.
I just can not make up my mind to purchase the new Toyo's  for the back before the 4K trip .... I believe my current set up is safe and ride is very very good. But i know right think to do is have it all matching back there and even though they look new still be good to get rid of the 8 year old Good years sooner rather than later.

Any mismatch in exact loaded diameter will cause the duals tires to run hotter or colder than the other.

A infrared temp gauge immediately after a run might show if the four rears are running the same temp.  I have had several personal failures running mismatched similar sized tires like you mention doing.

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
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